Dominican Republic, Rafael Trujillo’s Period. An Order Of Christopher Columbus, By Walrauens, Grand Cross Star C.1940 Hold maker marked "KARL POLLATH SCHROBENHAUSEN

maker marked "KARL POLLATH SCHROBENHAUSEN 800"

A German First War Group - Mounted as originally worn German style

Presumably

NANKING" maker's name in English and Chinese (Mandarin) and the National Chinese sun insignia

in very fine condition and rare to an Waffen-SS Officer

Dominican Republic, Rafael Trujillo’s Period. An Order Of Christopher Columbus, By Walrauens, Grand Cross Star C.1940 Hold maker marked "KARL POLLATH SCHROBENHAUSEN(Orden Herldica de Cristbal Coln). Instituted 1937. 1937 present issued. Civil Merit. A silver Pate cross with concave ends and ball finials, featuring two pointed silver rays in each quadrant, silver obverse centre exhibiting the bust of Christopher Columbus surrounded by a white enameled border with the inscription ILUSTRE Y ESCLARECIDO VARON DON CRISTOBAL COLON (Illustrated and Illuminated Male, Christopher Columbus), reverse with pin assembly and